Ibanez TCM50 Talman Galaxy Black Open Pore Electro-Acoustic

Ibanez TCM50 Talman Galaxy Black Open Pore Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Product no: 9000-0048-5165 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

For seasoned guitarists who prefer the supple feel of an electric model but still want the warm sound of an acoustic, Ibanez offer up the Talman TCM50 Open Pore. Coated in Galaxy Black, this unique electro-acoustic manages to combine the playability of an electric guitar with the more voluptuous sound of an acoustic. The matte open pore finish of the wood is complemented by a matching pickguard.

The TCM50: Wood, Tone, and a Double Cutaway

The ash top gives this guitar its bright and sparkling tone while the sapele back and sides add a nicely full accent, bringing depth to the overall sound. The neck has been set in at the 16th fret and made from okoume, while a cutaway either side (unusual for an acoustic model) offers easy access to the highest notes along the purple heart fretboard. The use of these types of wood ensure a cream-filled finish to the higher frequencies, completing the acoustic foundation of the Talman.

The AP2 Magnetic and AEQ200M

Fitted with an Ibanez AP2 Magnetic and Ibanez AEQ200M preamp, this instrument has just as much presence on stage as it does on the sofa. The preamp provides a two-band EQ to tweak the high and low end in detail while the pickup faithfully registers the natural acoustic sound. In the TCM50, Ibanez have been able to offer a thoughtful, comfortable, and good looking electro-acoustic at a surprising price.

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets	20
Number of strings	6
Body construction	solid top
Cutaway	yes
Sustainable product	not specified
Electro-acoustic	yes
Pickup type	piëzo
Acoustic guitar size	compact
Wood type (back)	sapele
Fretboard wood	purpleheart
Wood type (soundboard)	ash
Wood type (sides)	sapele
For playing style	fingerpicking
Includes cover	no
Includes case	no
Built-in electronics	tone control, preamplifier
Acoustic sound	crystal-clear
Colour	black
Left-handed	no
Body type	other

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,7 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	104,5 x 45,5 x 13,0 cm

Product specifications

Ibanez semi-acoustic steel-string guitar
- model: TCM50
- series: Talman
- colour: Galaxy Black
body
- shape: Talman Double Cutaway
- top: figured ash
- back and sides: sapele
- finish: matte (open pore)
- binding: white
- bracing: X-bracing
neck
- joint: glued
- material: okoume
- finish: matte (open pore)
- scale length: 25.6 inch (650 mm)
- fretboard: purpleheart
- fretboard radius: 9.84 inch (250 mm)
- number of frets: 20
- string nut width: 42 mm (1.65 inch)
- position markers: dots
hardware
- bridge: purpleheart
- bridge nut: compensated
- hardware finish: chrome
- machine heads: sealed, self-lubricating
- pickguard: black with white binding
- strings: .012 - .053
electronics
- preamp: Ibanez AEQ200M
- pickup: Ibanez AP2 Magnetic piëzo
- controls: treble, bass, volume
- tuner: no

Reviews from other countries

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Luc P. 29 May 2019

Wrote the following about Ibanez TCM50 Talman Galaxy Black Open Pore Electro-Acoustic Guitar

Erg mooie gitaar. Ik speel voornamelijk elektrisch en deze gitaar is de perfecte aanvulling voor mijn arsenaal. Speelt lekker, ziet er erg goed uit klinkt ook versterkt erg goed!

nico p. 9 March 2019

Wrote the following about Ibanez TCM50 Talman Galaxy Black Open Pore Electro-Acoustic Guitar

After all the Ibanez talman models i've been playing the last few year,i must say,i was stoked when i saw the new ibanez talman tcm50gbo-opn galaxy black in open pore,it looks amazing and playability is just awesome...so far the best talman i ever had,thx ibanez guitars and baxmusic Antwerp!!!

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Number of frets	20
Number of strings	6
Body construction	solid top
cutaway	double
Sustainable product	not specified
electro-acoustic	yes
pickup type	piëzo
Acoustic guitar size	compact
Wood type (back)	mahogany
Fretboard wood	rosewood

Wood type (soundboard)	ash
Wood type (sides)	mahogany
For playing style	fingerpicking
includes cover	no
includes case	no
built-in electronics	tone control, preamplifier
Acoustic sound	crystal-clear
colour	brown, burst
left-handed	no
Body type	other